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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.28, 1,136.04 and 560.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.28, 1,136.04 and 560.48 is: 773.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.28 : 1,136.04 = 560.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.28/1,136.04 = 560.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.28x = 1,136.04 × 560.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.28x = 636,727.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,727.70/823.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.40

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